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Draft Emergency Response Plan

For

Banksmeadow Transfer Terminal 14 Beauchamp Road and 34-36 McPherson Street, Banksmeadow

Document Code: PLA-NSW-286-002-001

Date: 28.03.2016

Date this plan was last tested:

NOTE: THIS PLAN WILL BE FINALISED ONCE THE SITE IS COMMISSIONED AND HANDED

OVER TO VEOLIA OPERATIONAL PERSONNEL FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF

RELEVANT RISK ASSESSMENTS

Veolia Australia and New Zealand NSW Resource Recovery – Banksmeadow Transfer Terminal Cnr Unwin and Shirley Streets Rosehill NSW 2142 www.veolia.com.au Tel: 02 9841 2500

http://www.veolia.com.au/

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PLAN Draft Emergency Response

Table of Contents

1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................. 4

DESCRIPTION OF SITE OPERATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 4

2.0 PURPOSE AND STRUCTURE ............................................................................................................................. 5

3.0 LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................... 5

4.0 RESPONSIBILITY, AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ....................................................................... 6

RESPONSIBILITY ................................................................................................................................................................. 6 AUTHORITY ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6 ACCOUNTABILITY ............................................................................................................................................................... 7

5.0 EMERGENCY CONTROL ORGANISATION ................................................................................................... 7

5.1 ROLES AND DUTIES OF EMERGENCY CONTROL ORGANISATION (ECO) PERSONNEL ............................................. 7 5.2 EMERGENCY CONTROL ORGANISATION DUTIES .................................................................................................... 7 5.2.1 CHIEF WARDEN ................................................................................................................................................ 7 5.2.2 DEPUTY CHIEF WARDEN ........................................................................................................................................... 8 5.2.3 COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER ...................................................................................................................................... 8 5.2.4 FLOOR WARDENS, AREA WARDENS AND GENERAL WARDENS ................................................................................. 8 5.3 BANKSMEADOW SITE EMERGENCY CONTROL ORGANISATION .............................................................................. 9 5.4 BANKSMEADOW EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY AREA ................................................................................................... 9

6.0 EMERGENCY RESPONSE .................................................................................................................................. 9

6.1 FIRE .................................................................................................................................................................... 10 6.2 EXPLOSIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 13 6.3 CHEMICAL OR POLLUTANT SPILLS ........................................................................................................................ 15 6.4 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES ...................................................................................................................................... 17 6.5 RESCUE ............................................................................................................................................................... 18 6.5.1 WORK AT HEIGHTS RESCUE ............................................................................................................................ 19 6.7 BOMB/PHONE THREATS ...................................................................................................................................... 21 6.8 NOTIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES AND SITE NEIGHBOURS ..................................................................................... 22

7.0 EMERGENCY TRAINING / DRILLS ............................................................................................................... 23

APPENDIX A ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24

SITE EMERGENCY CONTACTS ........................................................................................................................................... 24

NSW BANKSMEADOW EMERGENCY CONTACTS ................................................................................................ 24

IN CASE OF AN INCIDENT, IMMEDIATELY INFORM: ......................................................................................... 24

TABLE 2 – NEAREST LIKELY AFFECTED NEIGHBOURS. ...................................................................................................... 25

APPENDIX B ..................................................................................................................................................................... 26

SITE EMERGENCY PLAN ................................................................................................................................................... 26

NSW BANKSMEADOW SITE EMERGENCY PLAN ................................................................................................. 26

APPENDIX C ..................................................................................................................................................................... 27

FIRE EXTINGUISHER CHART ............................................................................................................................................. 27

APPENDIX D ..................................................................................................................................................................... 28

SITE EMERGENCY CONTROL ORGANISATION .................................................................................................................... 28



Printed documents are uncontrolled versions. Check printed copies against the current electronic version for validity.

APPENDIX E ..................................................................................................................................................................... 30

EMERGENCY RESPONSE FLOWCHART............................................................................................................................... 30



1.0 Introduction

This document and the attached appendices form the Emergency Response Plan developed for the

Veolia Australia and New Zealand (Veolia) Banksmeadow Transfer Terminal site.

This plan is to be revised on an annual basis, controlled through the Veolia National Integrated

Management System review process or as needed to ensure relevancy and accuracy in the stated

procedures. If an emergency event occurs, the Emergency Response Plan and current established

procedures will be reviewed to ensure effectiveness.

This document is intended to be a localised Plan for emergency situations and is to be used in

conjunction with the State Crisis Management Plan.

Description of Site Operations

The Banksmeadow Transfer Terminal is located on 14 Beauchamp Road and 34-36 McPherson

Street, Banksmeadow, bound by:

McPherson Street to the south;

A freight rail line to the west;

The Asciano Botany Site to the east; and

Beauchamp Road to the south-east.

The transfer station serves as the secondary transfer phase between Sydney putrescible waste

pick-ups and and/or processing at the Woodlawn Eco-Project site.

The terminal operations primarily include the following:

Waste is received from internal and external customers;

The waste is loaded into either of the two compaction units;

The waste is compacted and transferred to a shipping container which is sealed

The shipping container is loaded onto rail wagons and dispatched to the Intermodal Facility

at Woodlawn – this occurs once daily.



2.0 Purpose and Structure

The purpose of this document is to provide a planned and coordinated strategy to Site Personnel in

the event of an emergency situation at the Banksmeadow site. The strategy that is outlined

considers both Work Health & Safety and Environmental Management requirements. The plan has

been developed by identifying key potential hazard scenarios that could be encountered at the

facility through Risk Management Programs. If a hazard scenario is encountered that is not

addressed in this document the NSW Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Division

must be informed and the document will be reviewed and amended. The Veolia State Crisis

Management Plan should be consulted to deal with a crisis as defined in the document.

3.0 Legal and Other Requirements

Legal and other requirements pertinent to this Plan are listed below:

Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and related regulations;

Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and related regulations;

Includes Pollution Incident Response Management Plan

Australian Standard AS3745:2010 “Planning for emergencies in facilities”;



4.0 Responsibility, Authority and Accountability

Management must ensure that;

Emergency amenities are provided

Access / Egress points are defined

There are First Aid facilities

Fire Fighting Equipment is maintained

Modes of Communication are established

Training – All Fire Equipment

Training – Mock Emergency Evacuations are undertaken and documented

An emergency site plan is clearly displayed

Ensure there is a system of accountability

Awareness programme for new employees

Responsibility

It is the responsibility of Site Management to ensure that the Emergency Procedures outlined in this

document for the site is conveyed and made available to site staff and visitors.

It is the responsibility of Site Management, site staff and visitors to follow the procedures stated in

this document.

It is the responsibility of those Veolia personnel nominated in the Emergency Contacts list for the

site – see Appendix A to perform their appointed duties.

It is the responsibility of Facility Manager and SHEQ Division to amend this Emergency Response

Plan in conjunction with the document owner/controller for the site, when required.

It is the responsibility of those parts of the Emergency Control Organisation to perform their

nominated duties.

Authority

The Control Organisation as defined in Section 5 of this document have the authority to action the

Emergency Plan in consultation with the Site Management




Accountability

The performance of the fire wardens will be reviewed by the Chief Fire Wardens and the Site

Management at least annually or at a higher frequency as decided by the Site Management

The performance of the Chief Fire Warden will be reviewed by the Site Management at least

annually or at a higher frequency as decided by the Site Management.

5.0 Emergency Control Organisation

In the event of an emergency or evacuation, a Control Organisation will be established to ensure

successful management of the situation. The Control Organisation can consist of a Chief Warden,

Deputy Chief Warden, Communications Officer and General Wardens, depending upon the size and

requirements of the site.

5.1 Roles and Duties of Emergency Control Organisation (ECO) Personnel

All personnel undertaking Warden duties will need to be clearly identified in the case of an

emergency. The primary duties of the ECO personnel are as follows:

Assist in the establishment of an Emergency Evacuation Plan.

Appoint Key Personnel within the ECO.

Ensure that all members of the ECO are competently trained.

Be heavily involved in any training requirements – which include mock evacuation exercises.

All outcomes emanating from an emergency evacuation , whether mock or otherwise, will

need to be documented.

5.2 Emergency Control Organisation Duties

5.2.1 Chief Warden

The Chief Warden is highly familiar with the site outlay and is to don a Red helmet. During a fire or

any other risk that arises – it is the Chief Warden who is aware of the nature and scope of the

emergency. The ‘Chief Warden’ should delegate duties for the effective control and direction of

occupants. It is recommended that those appointed to positions of ‘Chief Wardens’ be continuously

exposed to key operational/process areas within the facility.

It is the role of the Chief Warden to determine the cause and nature of the emergency, by tracking

where the alarm was activated and/or by whom it was announced. The Chief Warden is to ensure

that no part of the premises are occupied and is to restrict access to the building. The Chief




Warden needs to ensure that there is continual dialogue with other wardens and that all relevant

information is appropriately conveyed.

The Chief Warden is to liaise with the Emergency Services and received instructions for action from

them. The Chief Warden is to ensure that staff do not return to their ‘Work Posts’ until clear

instructions are received from the emergency services advising that this is safe. Upon the

clearance being issued by the emergency services, the Chief Warden is to proceed to reset the

alarms and record details of the emergency situation in the incident management system. All issues

arising from the emergency evacuation should be summarised and discussed with the Emergency

Control Organisation and management.

5.2.2 Deputy Chief Warden

The Deputy Chief Warden is to undertake the duties of the ‘Chief Warden’ in his absence. The

Deputy Chief Warden will be distinguished by a white helmet or vest. Under the presence of a Chief

Warden, the Deputy Warden will be given direction to assist in the overall evacuation of employees.

They will also aid the Chief Warden in the maintenance of reporting records. Note – the Deputy

Chief Warden may also assume the role of the Communications Officer, if necessary.

5.2.3 Communications Officer

The role of the Communications Officer is to communicate all relevant information and duties

referred to by either the ‘Chief Warden’ or ‘Deputy Warden’. The Communications Officer will also

be responsible for obtaining the Sites Visitors Register for checking at the Emergency Assembly

Area. The Communications Officer needs to be familiar with the operations of the loud speaker or

interphone system (if available). Another key role of the Communications Officer is to contact the

Emergency Services seeking their assistance, when required.

5.2.4 Floor Wardens, Area Wardens and General Wardens

Depending on the nature and size of the site, Wardens will be appointed. The general duties of the

Wardens are outlined below (extract from AS3745):

1) Floor or Area Warden (Yellow Hat)

a) Implement the emergency procedure for their floor or area;

b) Ensure that the appropriate emergency service has been notified;

c) Direct the wardens to check the floor or area for any abnormal situation;

d) Commence evacuation if the circumstances on their floor or area warrant this;

e) Communicate with the chief warden by whatever means available and act on instruction;

f) Advise the chief warden asap of the circumstances and action taken;

g) Co-opt persons as required to assist a warden during an emergency;




h) Confirm that the activities of wardens have been completed and report this to the chief

warden.

2) General Wardens (Red Helmet)

a) Act as above floor or area wardens;

b) Ensure that the appropriate emergency service has been notified;

c) Check to ensure fire doors and smoke doors are properly closed;

d) Search the floor or area to ensure that all persons have evacuated;

e) Ensure orderly flow of persons into protected areas (eg stairwells);

f) Assist persons with disability;

g) Act as leader of groups moving to nominated assembly areas;

h) report to the floor or area warden on completion of required activities.

5.3 Banksmeadow Site Emergency Control Organisation

The members of the Banksmeadow Emergency Control Organisation are as follows:

Fire Wardens:

Rob Laycock (morning shift)

See Appendix D for photos of the nominated Emergency Control Organisation and First Aid

Officers.

5.4 Banksmeadow Emergency Assembly Area

The Veolia Assembly area is located at the main entrance to the Banksmeadow site, accessed via

Beauchamp Road. It is marked by a green sign that reads “Emergency Assembly Area”.

This area is marked in the site map located in Appendix B of this procedure.

6.0 Emergency Response

This section details the key identified hazard scenarios that could potentially be encountered at the

Banksmeadow site. A summary of the standard emergency response process can be found in

appendix E – Emergency Response Flowchart.

The emergency will be alerted to other personnel onsite through the emergency systems, eg fire

alarms, mobile systems.

Where emergency events are likely to cause environmental harm or harm or significant harm to

human health, Notification should be made to the relevant authorities (appendix A, table 1) and




affected neighbours (appendix A, table 2) as per the NSW Procedure for Notification of

Environmental Incidents (PRO-NSW-000-321).

The full details of the possible emergency situations affecting the Banksmeadow Transfer Terminal

are included in the Veolia Risk Register, maintained and accessible through Hippo Station. If you

require access to this information, please contact the SHEQ division for assistance. The significant

risks which could lead to an emergency are included below.

6.1 Fire

In the event of a fire the following procedure should be followed:

Emergency Situation: Fire onsite

Stop Work Abandon any plant, equipment or area immediately if it catches fire

Assess the Risk Check for Danger. Secure the area and Raise the Alarm

What has caused the fire? What is burning? Are you trained and competent

to fight the fire? What fire fighting equipment is available to fight the fire and

is it adequate?

Your priority should be to keep yourself and others safe. Decide if

you are capable of managing the incident

Notify Report incident to site manager immediately. They may take

responsibility for managing the incident. If they are not available,

contact your Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ)

Officer.

Any people not involved in fire fighting should proceed to the

emergency assembly area at the entrance of the site.

The Facility Manager or SHEQ will contact the relevant authorities

immediately: SafeWork NSW, EPA, NSW Police, NSW Health, NSW Fire

and Rescue, Local Government Authority. External authorities may take

control of emergency response at the site.

Control the Incident The following Fire Control is available onsite:

Fire suppression systems on loaders

Fire extinguishers (see appendix B)

Deluge System (within waste shed over loading bays)

Fire hose

Fire hydrant booster (at entry of site opposite maintenance area

First Aid Kits




Contain the Area If possible prevent the incident from spreading further.

If water is used to suppress a fire, all stormwater drains must be

blocked/protected first. The discharge valve at the stormwater retention

bund should be closed to prevent fire water discharge into the Sydney

Water Stormwater system connection at McPherson Street. Protection of

stormwater drains includes placement of absorbent socks/gravel sausages

around the drain/s. If the site contains a system where all stormwater over

the site is channelled and collected in dedicated infrastructure, the manual

over-ride shut-off valve at the stormwater retention pond must be closed to

ensure containment of the water onsite. Prior to resuming normal operation

of the stormwater system, the system should be flushed of water (and that

water treated as contaminated) to ensure that all potential residues of the

fire are properly managed.

Note: fire-water is not clean and therefore all possible measures must be

taken to prevent fire-water from entering the stormwater drains.

Clean Up If needed, licensed Veolia tankers or otherwise must be arranged to be

present at the site to pump out firewater from the stormwater drains.

Report and Review Assist in reporting incidents on The Vault or using a hazard near miss

identification booklet. An investigation or serious incident review may be

conducted. You may be required to assist external authorities (EPA,

SafeWork NSW, NSW Police) with investigations

Emergency Situation: Fire during transit

Stop Work When a fire is observed during transit (eg compactor on fire) then the driver

is to stop the vehicle and park in a safe area and away from stormwater

drains where possible. Banksmeadow Transfer Terminal has a zone to

manage hot loads in vehicles arriving to the site. Refer to the draft NSW

Banksmeadow Transfer Terminal Management of Hot Loads procedure.




is it adequate?





you are competent to manage the incident.



contact your Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (SHEQ)

Officer.








Hot Load area

Vehicle and site Fire extinguishers (see appendix B)

Fire hose

Fire hydrant booster (at entry of site opposite maintenance area)

First Aid Kits

In the event of a fire in a compactor on a truck, the driver is to contact the

supervisor as soon as the fire is noted and the fire brigade contacted. The

supervisor will take a decision on the next course of action. It may be an

option to compress the load further to starve it of oxygen and then get help

from the Fire Brigade to deal with the situation. In some situations, it may

be necessary to eject the load in a controlled fashion, if no environmental

harm will result by such an action.

Contain the Area If possible prevent the incident from spreading further.



bund should be closed to prevent fire water discharge into the Sydney

Water Stormwater system connection at McPherson Street. Protection of

stormwater drains includes placement of absorbent socks/gravel sausages

around the drain/s. If the site contains a system where all stormwater over

the site is channelled and collected in dedicated infrastructure, the manual

over-ride shut-off valve for the stormwater retention pond must be closed to




ensure containment of the water onsite. Prior to resuming normal operation

of the stormwater system, the system should be flushed of water (and that

water treated as contaminated) to ensure that all potential residues of the

fire are properly managed.





Report and Review Assist in Reporting incidents on The Vault or using a hazard near miss




6.2 Explosions

In the event of an explosion the following procedure should be followed:

Emergency Situation: Explosion onsite

Stop Work Abandon any plant, equipment or area immediately if an explosion occurs




is it adequate?





contact your Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Officer.











Fire suppression systems on loaders

Fire extinguishers (see appendix B)

Deluge System (within waste shed over loading bays)

Fire hose

Fire hydrant booster

First Aid Kits

Contain the Area If possible prevent the incident from spreading further



bund should be closed to prevent fire water discharge into Duck River.

Protection of stormwater drains includes placement of absorbent

socks/gravel sausages around the drain/s. If the site contains a system

where all stormwater over the site is channelled and collected in dedicated

infrastructure, the manual over-ride shut-off valve at the stormwater

retention pond must be closed to ensure containment of the water onsite.

Prior to resuming normal operation of the stormwater system, the system

should be flushed of water (and that water treated as contaminated) to

ensure that all potential residues of the fire are properly managed.









Emergency Situation: Explosions

Stop Work Abandon any plant, equipment or area immediately if an explosion occurs


What has caused the explosion? Is there a fire or spill also occurring as a




result of the explosion? Have any hazardous substances (e.g. noxious gas,

liquids) been released as a result of the explosion?


you are competent to manage the incident




Any people not involved in managing the incident should proceed to

the emergency assembly area at the entrance of the site.





Control the Incident There is no specific control equipment for Explosions. However refer to the

Fire, Medical and Spill Procedures if these occur as a result of the

explosion.

Contain the Area If possible prevent the incident from spreading further. Restrict access to

the area if there is further risk of explosion or exposure to hazardous

substances.







6.3 Chemical or pollutant spills

Emergency Situation: Chemical or Pollution Spills

Stop Work Abandon any plant, equipment or area immediately if a Spill occurs


What is the source and cause of the Spill? Have any hazardous substances




(e.g. fuel) been released as a result of the spill? Is the spill likely to enter a

stormwater drain?

Significant Spills onsite are likely to caused from either the diesel bowser

(10,000L) or putrescible waste. Other spills in lower quantities may occur

from materials listed in the NSW Clyde Transfer Terminal Hazardous

Substances and Chemical Register (REG-NSW-219-007).



Notify Report the incident to the site manager immediately. They may take



Any people not involved in managing the incident should proceed to

the emergency assembly area at the entrance of the site.





Control the Incident Find the source of the spill and prevent it from discharging additional

liquids. This could mean closing a valve or moving it to a near by bunded

area

Contain the Area If possible prevent the incident from spreading further. Restrict access to

the area if the spill is hazardous.

The following control equipment is available for spill response

Spill Kits (including absorbent pads, socks and dry-sorb and gloves)

valve for stormwater retention pit must be closed in the case of serious

incidents.

Street Sweeper

Bund areas where spills have occurred and block off access to stormwater

drains.

Clean Up Finish cleaning up any liquids and residues. If possible, use the street

sweeper to remove any additional material.




Dispose of any used spill kit supplies appropriately. Restock any used spill

kits.

If needed, licensed Veolia tankers or otherwise must be arranged to be






6.4 Medical emergencies

Emergency Situation: Medical Emergency

Stop Work Abandon any plant, equipment or area immediately if a medical emergency

occurs


What is the cause of the medical issue? Is it related to the work currently

being performed? Has the patient been exposed to a dangerous

environment (e.g. electricity, vehicle incident, fall from height) or is it due to

personal health issues (e.g. heart attack, stroke)






If necessary, any people not involved in managing the incident

should proceed to the emergency assembly area at the entrance of

the site.

As required, The Facility Manager or SHEQ will contact the relevant

authorities immediately: SafeWork NSW, EPA, NSW Police, NSW Health,

NSW Fire and Rescue, Local Government Authority. External authorities

may take control of emergency response at the site.

Control the Incident Trained and competent First Aid Officers should render first aid.




Contact NSW Ambulance services if a serious injury requires their

assistance

Contain the Area If the injury has been caused by a work incident, prevent access to the area

until it has been made safe.

Clean Up Dispose of any clinical waste (used first aid equipment, biological matter) if

required





If relevant follow Worker Compensation and Return to Work procedures.

6.5 Rescue

Rescuing people during or following an incident occurring can be both difficult and dangerous. The

skills and knowledge required to do so safely is often beyond the capabilities of an average person.

For this reason, staff should not put themselves at risk by attempting to rescue people following a

serious incident.

Rescuing people during or following an incident occurring can be both difficult and dangerous. The

skills and knowledge required to do so safely is often beyond the capabilities of an average person.

For this reason, staff should not put themselves at risk by attempting to rescue people following a

serious incident.

Instead, in the event of an incident occurring where one or more people need to be rescued from a

hazardous environment, then Fire & Rescue NSW should be contacted immediately on 000 (triple

zero).

Hazardous environments at this site can include, but are not limited to:

Confined Spaces

Vehicle or Plant accidents

Hazmat rescue

Fire Rescue




6.5.1 Work at Heights Rescue

All work at heights requires that a rescue plan be in place, in accordance with the Fatal Risk

Prevention Protocol. For work at Banksmeadow Transfer Terminal, The Rescue Plan follows that of

section 6.5, that is, contact NSW Fire and Rescue. Only staff who are RTO competency assessed

for working safely at heights will have received rescue training. Veolia staff should only render

assistance to a person who is working at heights where there is no danger to both workers,

including a fall from height.

6.5.2 Electric Shock Survival

The following information is an extract from AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical Installations - Appendix L,

detailing the recommended response process for an electrical shock incident.

WARNING! - Electric shock may cause cardiac arrest.

DANGERS

Check for your own safety and the safety of the casualty and bystanders.

HIGH VOLTAGE - Wait until the power is turned off.

LOW VOLTAGE - Immediately switch off the power. If this is not practicable, pull or push the

casualty clear of the electrical contact using material, such as wood, rope, clothing, plastic or

rubber. Do not use metal or anything moist.

RESPONSIVENESS

Check for response (verbal and tactile stimuli), touch and talk.

SEND / SHOUT FOR HELP

Send a bystander to DIAL 000 Ambulance

If available send for Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)

If alone shout for help.

AIRWAY

Place the casualty on his/her back.

Tilt the head back and raise the chin forward.

BREATHING

Check for normal breathing, observe chest movement, listen and feel for breathing.

Give two initial breaths.




In the absence of normal breathing, if no one has gone for help, place casualty in recovery position

and go for help.

CIRCULATION

Position hands on centre of the chest.

Give 30 chest compressions followed by 2 breaths. Depress breastbone 1/3 the chest depth (approx

4 cm or 5 cm) at the rate of 100 compressions a minute.

As soon as available, attach AED and follow its instructions.

Continue CPR, 30 compressions: 2 breaths.

When casualty’s normal breathing returns cease resuscitation and move the casualty into the

recovery or coma position.

Keep a constant watch on the casualty to ensure that they do not stop breathing again, until trained

assistants take over.

This information is provided for guidance only. It is recommended that persons associated with the

installation of electrical equipment or repair of electrical installations obtain Australian Resuscitation

Council approved training in current resuscitation methods.

Emergency Situation: Rescue

Stop Work Abandon any plant, equipment or area immediately if a rescue situation

occurs


What is the cause of the rescue situation? Is it safe to access the person?

Can you safely render assistance or is an expert rescue required (i.e. from

NSW Fire and Rescue)? Is the cause of the incident resolved (e.g. is there

any danger to you, the person involved or others?)









If necessary, any people not involved in managing the incident

should proceed to the emergency assembly area at the entrance of

the site.

As required, the Facility Manager or SHEQ will contact the relevant

authorities immediately: SafeWork NSW, EPA, NSW Police, NSW Health,

NSW Fire and Rescue, Local Government Authority. External authorities

may take control of emergency response at the site.

Control the Incident Ensure the area is safe prior to any rescue.

If relevant, ensure that the appropriate rescue equipment is available before

commencing.

Be ready to provide first aid or medical assistance (from NSW Ambulance

Services) once the person has been rescued.

Contain the Area If necessary, prevent further access to the incident area until it has been

made safe.

Clean Up Inspect and Replace used rescue equipment and PPE (e.g. safety harness)

used at the time.

Render the work area safe before recommencing work in that area.





If relevant follow Worker Compensation and Return to Work procedures.

6.7 Bomb/Phone Threats

For any threatening phone calls that are received, that is bomb threats, chemical/biological threats,

the checklist on Hippo Station should be completed – NSW Bomb Threat Checklist FOR-NSW-000-

101.




6.8 Notification to Authorities and Site Neighbours

Site Management or SHEQ will notify public authorities and neighbours of emergency and

environmental incidents in accordance with the NSW Notification of Environmental Incidents

Procedure (PRO-NSW-000-321).

The site representatives from the neighbouring operations and or emergency services instructions

will be followed by Veolia staff if an emergency occurs which may impact on the Veolia site.

If an Emergency occurs at a Veolia site that may impact on the neighbouring operations the

neighbours outlined in table 2 listed in appendix A to be notified as appropriate




7.0 Emergency Training / Drills

Routine Training

All new employees must be trained in the contents of this Plan, including location of emergency

assembly area, contacts list, incident notification etc, during the induction process.

On an annual basis, all members of the Emergency Control Organisation are to be provided with

refresher training in relation to their responsibilities and in dealing with emergency situations.

At least annually, a drill needs to be undertaken at the facility to test and evaluate compliance

against this Plan and identify areas where further training is required and/or changes to this Plan is

needed. This drill could be a fire drill, emergency spill response, phone threat etc. Evidence of

training is maintained on Hippo Station and/or the site training matrix.

The assessment of the drill is to be recorded on the associated form – “NSW Emergency Drill

Assessment”.

Training methods include emergency drills, fire extinguisher training, evacuation training, spill

response training and tool box topics. Evidence of training is maintained on Hippo Station and/or the

site training matrix.

Training and review following an incident

Within 1 month following any emergency incident, a review of this plan, training and control

equipment and any other relevant facts shall be conducted to determine the effectiveness of

emergency response processes. A Serious Incident Review may be conducted as a part of this

review.

Training methods include emergency drills, fire extinguisher training, Evacuation Training, Spill

Response Training and tool box topics.



Appendix A

Site Emergency Contacts

NSW Banksmeadow Emergency Contacts

In case of an incident, immediately inform:

Contact Mobile Number Phone Number

Banksmeadow Office 02 9841 2800

NSW Banksmeadow Facility Manager Alex Kanaar 0419 984 441

Site Leading Hand (Morning Shift)

Site Leading Hand (Afternoon Shift)

Sydney Facilities Manager Manager Justin Houghton 0448 830 798 (02) 4844 6351

GM Resource Recovery Mark Taylor 0418 675 320 (02) 9841 2912

NSW SHEQ Officer Tim White 0418 408 104 (02) 9841 2954

NSW Environment Officer Ramona Bachu 0407 668 199 (02) 9841 2928

SHEQ - Central & Southern Region

Manager Robert Petrevski 0419 000 242 -

NSW Police - Eastern Beaches Local

Area Command - Maroubra Police

Station

136 Maroubra Road,

Maroubra 2035 000 (02) 9349 9299

The Prince of Wales Hospital Barker Street,

Randwick 2031 000 (02) 9722 8000

Matraville Fire Station 000 (02) 9694 1146

SafeWork NSW City – CBD South

Office -

13 10 50

NSW Ministry of Health

South East Sydney

Public Health –

Randwick Unit

- (02) 9382 8333

Environment Protection Authority (EPA) - - 13 15 55

Randwick City Council 30 Frances Street

Randwick NSW 2031 - (02) 9399 0999

City of Botany Bay Council 141 Coward St, Mascot

NSW 2020 - 02 9366 3666

Poisons Information Line - - 13 11 26




If you get an answering service leave a clear message and then ring another Veolia person.

Ensure that the NSW SHEQ Division has been notified in all circumstances (tel: (02) 9841 2500).

Table 2 – Nearest likely affected neighbours.

Name of Company Contact Number Address

Botany Building Recyclers (02) 9316 6333 38 Mcpherson Street, Bankmeadow 2019

Orica Australia Pty Ltd 16-20 Beauchamp Road

Matraville NSW 2036

Qenos Pty Ltd

Huntsman Corporation

Australia Pty Ltd



Appendix B

Site Emergency Plan

NSW Banksmeadow Site Emergency Plan

A hard-copy of this Emergency Response Plan with the site emergency plan is

to be maintained in the Banksmeadow site lunchroom and weighbridge.



Appendix C

Fire Extinguisher Chart

Portable Fire Extinguisher Selection Chart

Class of Fire A B C (E) F

Type of Fire

Ordinary

combustibles

(Wood, paper,

plastics, etc.)

Flammable

and

combustible

liquids

Flammable

gases

Fire involving

energised

electrical

equipment

Fire

involving

cooking oils

and fats

Identifying

Colours

Type of

Extinguisher

Extinguisher Suitability

RED

WATER

YES

Most Suitable

NO

NO

NO

NO

OATMEAL

Or

RED WITH

OATMEAL

BAND

WET

CHEMICAL

YES

NO

NO

NO

YES

Most

Suitable

BLUE

Or

RED WITH

ALCOHOL

RESISTANT

FOAM

YES

YES

Most Suitable

for alcohol

fires

NO

NO

NO

BLUE BAND AFFF TYPE

FOAM

YES YES

Most Suitable

except for

alcohol fires

NO NO NO

RED

WITH

WHITE

AB(E)

DRY CHEMICAL

POWDER

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

BAND B(E)

DRY CHEMICAL

POWDER

NO YES

YES YES YES

RED

WITH

BLACK

BAND

CARBON

DIOXIDE

(CO2)

YES*

YES

NO

YES

YES

RED

WITH

YELLOW

BAND

VAPOURIZING’

LIQUID

(fumes may be

dangerous in

confined spaces)

YES*

YES

5KG ONLY

YES

YES

NO

Class ‘D’ fires (involving combustible metals) - use special purpose extinguishers only.

*Carbon dioxide and vapourizing liquid extinguishers are not suitable for deep seated smouldering ‘A’

class fires.



Appendix D

Site Emergency Control Organisation

In Case of Emergency –

Get to Know Your Emergency Evacuation Members

Name: Robert Laycock

Site: Fire Warden

NSW Clyde First Aid Team

In Case of Emergency – Get to Know Your Fellow First Aid Officers

Name: Robert Laycock Name: Alex Kanaar

Name: Carlos Ikitule Name:




Appendix E

Emergency Response Flowchart




Stop Work

Assess the

Risk

Control the

Incident

Contain the

Area

Clean Up

Report and

Review

● Stop work Immediately. Remove yourself and others from the immediate area.

● Check for Danger. Secure the area and Raise the Alarm

● Identify the incident type, location and affected area:

fire (e.g. electrical, grease, waste);

nature of any hazardous substances (e.g. petrol / diesel, chemicals)

Spill (e.g.chemical storage tank, bunded area, stormwater outlet).

Plant / equipment Collision

Injury – onsite treatment or medical services requires

● Do you have the training, competency and equipment to control the incident response?

e.g. Fire Hydrants, Fire Hose, Fire suppression system, spill kit, first aid kits.

● Your priority should be to keep yourself and others safe. Decide if you are capable of

managing the incident.

● Use control equipment onsite to control the incident if it is within your abilities.

● Control Equipment can include:

Fire extinguishers and Fire Hoses, Spill Kits, shovels, brooms, plant and equipment

● If possible Prevent the incident from spreading further

● Report incident to site manager immediately. They may take responsibility for managing the

incident

● The Site Manager or HSEQ will contact the relevant authorities immediately: Workcover,

EPA, NSW Police, NSW Health, NSW Fire and Rescue, Local Government Authority.

● Clean up incident areas within your abilities and resources available. Report the use of any

consumables (absorbant material, first aid kits etc) to Site Management.

● For larger incidents, Site Management will arrange for Clean Up

● Assist in Reporting incidents on Hippo Station or using a hazard near miss identification

booklet.

● An investigation or serious incident review may be conducted.

● You may be required to assist external authorities (EPA, WorkCover, NSW Police) with

investigations

Emergency and Environmental Incident Response Flow-Chart

Notify

This flowchart provides a basic guideline to emergency response. As such it cannot predict every emergency situation

that could occur. Never place yourself or others at risk when following these procedures. Refer to your site Emergency

Response Plan for further information.

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